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Governor Appoints County Court Judge Elizabeth Gibson to Circuit Bench

On May 3, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Elizabeth Gibson, Orange County Court judges to serve on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. Gibson has served as a Judge on the Orange County Court since her appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2020. Previously, she served as the General Counsel for Christian Care Ministry. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Judicial Appointments – April 17, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Judicial Appointments Today, April 17th, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced judicial appointments to the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court and the Putnam County Court. Anne Marie Gennusa, of Palatka, to serve as Judge on the Putnam County Court Gennusa has been the owner of Gennusa Law, P.A. since 1999. Previously, she served […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments – April 10, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, April 10, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announces four judicial appointments: one to the Fifth District Court of Appeal, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Duval County Court, and one to the Sarasota County Court. Jordan Pratt, of Jacksonville, to serve as Judge on the Fifth District Court […]

County Court Judge Gordon Murray Award Recipient

County Court Judge Gordon Murray Named 2023 William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award Recipient Congratulations to Judge Gordon Murray, Miami-Dade County Court Judge, named the 2023 William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award recipient by The Florida Bar. The award recognizes a judge who best exemplifies strength of character, competence, commitment, and civility as a jurist, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, April 4, 2-23, Governor Ron DeSantis announced one judicial appointment to the Pasco County Court.Knute Nathe, of Dade City, to serve as Judge on the Pasco County Court Nathe has been an associate at McClain Alfonso, P.A. since 2014. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. […]

New rule created to handle jury requests for transcripts in civil cases

The Florida Supreme Court adopted new Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.453 (Jury Request to Review Testimony) as proposed by the Civil Procedure Rules Committee. Read the Florida Bar article at this link: https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/court-creates-rule-to-handle-jury-requests-for-transcripts-in-civil-cases/

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Lake County Judicial Appointment

Chad Monty, of Sorrento, to serve as Judge on the Lake County Court Monty has served as Assistant State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit since 2012. Previously, he was the owner of the Law Office of Chad J. Monty. He received his bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University and his law degree from Stetson University. […]

Three County Court Judges Receive Excellence Award

The Broward County Bar Association held its 1st Annual Florida Black Judges of Excellence Event on February 27, 2023. Excellence Awards were presented to three County Court Judges:  Honorable Debra Moses Stephens, Palm Beach, Honorable Rhonda Peoples-Waters, Duval County, and Honorable Fred Seraphin, Miami-Dade County. The awards recognizes their work on the bench and off […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: one to the Hamilton County Court and one to the Hillsborough County Court. Jamie Tyndal, of Jasper, to serve as Judge on the Hamilton County Court Tyndal has been the owner of the Law Office of Jamie L. Tyndal, P.A. since 2021. Previously, she served […]